PALM BEACH, Florida — FBI agents raided the Florida home of former President Donald Trump on Monday evening. Those close to Trump told the national press that the search was centered around documents the former president allegedly had at his residence. In a statement released, Trump, who was not at Mar-a-lago at the time of […]
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Vehicle stolen from Waverly car dealership found in Kentucky
WAVERLY, Ohio — One of two vehicles stolen in June from a Waverly car dealer has been located. On June 7, a 2013 Dodge Charger and a 2022 Jeep Wagoneer were stolen from the Herrnstein Dealership. According to the Waverly Police Department, the Jeep Wagoneer was located in Louisville, Kentucky. Reports say dispatchers received a […]
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Ohio Attorney General sues garage door company that failed to deliver
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has sued the owners of a garage door company alleging that they accepted nearly $182,000 in down payments from consumers but provided no doors or other service. The lawsuit, filed today in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, contends that Matthew Petroff, Joshua Robertson and Thomas DiNardi, as operators […]
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West Nile Virus found in Ross Co.
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ross County Health District’s director of environmental health, Kelly Spindler, and Health Commissioner Garrett Guillozet announced today that the first group of mosquitoes to test positive in Ross County for West Nile Virus has been confirmed by the Ohio Department of Health. The infected mosquitoes were collected from a trap located at […]
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One person seriously injured in route 752 crash near Ashville
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Fire and rescue personnel responded to the 7000 block of route 752 in Pickaway County on a single vehicle accident. According to initial reports, the driver was trapped inside the wrecked vehicle. The Guardian could not confirm the circumstances leading up to the crash. A medical helicopter was requested to transport the […]
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Ross Co. woman pleads guilty to arson
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross County woman pleaded guilty this week to arson. 44-year-old Tara N. Payne was indicted in February of last year after investigators say she intentionally set fire to a residence in the 1100 block of Scott Road in Frankfort. Reports say Payne, attempting to set fire to the home, was […]
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Dems lambaste Ohio Gov. for attending ballgame instead of addressing mass shooting
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Democrats are lambasting GOP Governor Mike DeWine after he ignored a mass shooting, and instead opted to attend a baseball game and the state fair. On Sunday, nearly a dozen people were shot in Cincinnati, with the shooter fleeing the area. Instead of going to Cincinnati or issuing a statement about the […]
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New Details: Fleeing kidnappers attempted to run over a Chillicothe Police Officer
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Additional details were released this morning in the pursuit following the daring escape of a kidnapping victim from her suspected captors, Anthony Jernee, and Terri Diaz. The Guardian was the only news team on the scene of the takedown and capture of the suspects. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, Officers […]
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Police search for runaway teen in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating a runaway teen. 16-year-old Todd True was last seen wearing a black tee shirt, and green pants. Authorities say he also had a backpack full of clothing, and a skateboard. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact the Chillicothe […]
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Arrest made in the Friday murder of a Vinton County man
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — Murder charges have been filed against a Franklin County man who officials say was involved in a homicide. According to authorities, dispatchers received a 9-1-1 call during the early morning hours of Friday regarding a shooting in the New Plymouth area of Vinton County. Reports say deputies arrived on the scene […]